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YN04 KFY

2004 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,545 mi
Last recorded123,545 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 5 Series99,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 KFY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 123,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread due to damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2018 98,427 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2017 92,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 May 2016 83,287 miles

nearside front tyre has a nail

offside rear tyre worn on its inner shoulder

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,058 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,056 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2014 73,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2012 64,979 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,903 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 60,707 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 60,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2008 53,354 miles

Could not fully inspect n/s/r seat belt and buckle as child seat fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 41,923 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 41,923 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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YN04 KFY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 99,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN04 KFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YN04 KFY registered?

YN04 KFY is a 2004 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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